PODCAST: Estelle Blanks on building innovation ecosystems
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The latest episode of the podcast is the third in the special series UMi is producing in collaboration with Innovation SuperNetwork. Estelle Blanks is the CEO of Innovation SuperNetwork and someone who is incredibly passionate about making sure that companies in the North East have the opportunities, finance and support they need to innovate and grow. With that in mind, in this conversation, Estelle explains how robust innovation ecosystems can be catalysts for economic growth and regeneration.
Listen below to find out more from Estelle about:
- Her background in economic regeneration in the North East.
- What an innovation ecosystem is and why it's important.
- How robust innovation ecosystems can fuel inclusive economic growth.
- The challenges facing ecosystem building in the North East.
- Where Estelle thinks the biggest opportunities are for innovation in the North East.
Digital Cluster North of Tyne is funded by North of Tyne Combined Authority.